| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| invigorate |
to fill with energy, strength, or life. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| rarefy |
to make less dense. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| sensory |
of or pertaining to hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or touching. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |